Electrical Lead

We are seeking a Electrical Lead to join our Life Science team in Macclesfield, the ideal candidate will have experience on large-scale Pharmaceutical.

The Electrical Lead will report to the Project Director and working in close partnership with the MEP Lead and Engineering Management team, the Electrical Lead is responsible for the overall delivery of electrical systems on life sciences and technology projects.

The role provides technical and managerial leadership, ensuring that all electrical works are designed, installed,testedand commissioned to the highest standards of safety,quality and compliance. The Electrical Lead ensures projectobjectivesforprogramme, budget and regulatory requirements are met, while driving collaboration between engineering, construction,commissioning and client teams.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Leadership and Delivery

• Lead the electrical team and oversee delivery of all electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, lighting, firealarmsand life safety systems
• Ensure all electrical works meetprogramme,costand quality objectives
• Provide technical guidance to engineers,supervisors and subcontractors to ensure effective delivery
• Develop and implement strategies for electrical execution, resourceallocationand planning

Technical and Compliance Oversight

• Review and approve electrical design documents, technicalsubmittalsand material selections
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industrystandardsand regulations (e.g.IEC, BS, IEEE, NFPA)
• Oversee FATs, SATs,commissioning and integrated system testing (IST) for electrical scope
• Support validation and handover processes withaccuratedocumentation and system certification

Quality, Safety and Risk Management

• Drive health,safetyand environmental compliance across all electrical works
• Implement andmonitorquality assurance and quality control procedures for electrical systems
• Identifyrisks, propose mitigationstrategiesand ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner

Stakeholder and Team Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for electrical scope with clients,consultants and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, process,instrumentation and BMS teams to ensure project integration
• Lead electrical coordination meetings and provideaccuratereporting on progress,risksand opportunities to project leadership

Essentia
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• Strong technical expertise in electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, critical power systems and life safety systems

• Proven leadership experience on large-scale Pharmaceutical construction or engineering projects

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex workloads

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of delivery

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements for electrical works

Desirable

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, data centre or advanced technology projects

• Knowledge of commissioning and integrated system testing (IST) in regulated environments

• Familiarity with BIM and digital project delivery tools

• Commercial awareness including contract administration and cost control

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

• Demonstrated experience in leading electrical delivery on Tier 1 construction or engineering projects

• Relevant health and safety training (e.g. Safe Pass, CSCS or equivalent)

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional membership (e.g. Engineers Ireland, IET, CIBSE)

• Postgradua…